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The Cardiff chief had been hopeful of landing “two or three” additions to his squad that have defied expectations and placed themselves in the running for automatic promotions, knowing he needs to give things a push after a run of four consecutive league defeats over the festive period.

Cardiff manager Neil WARNOCK

A central midfielder has been on the agenda with Aron Gunnarsson having been one of the main casualties of Cardiff’s long-running injury issues.

But adding to the forward line has been a priority – and it could yet include a wideman rather than simply a striker.

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Warnock wants options to give his side’s attacking threat greater depth and support the likes of the fit-again Kenneth Zohore as well as wingers Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Junior Hoilett.

Cardiff have been in for striker Gary Madine, with claims the club have seen bids for the 27-year-old rejected by Bolton. Bournemouth’s Lewis Grabban is also a name thought to be a potential target.

Gary Madine battles with Joel Ward

But Warnock has kept options open and is considering a number of avenues as he seeks to bolster his ranks early on in the window.

The 69-year-old had been pushing to try and make signings before weekend clash with Sunderland where Cardiff hope a win over the bottom-placed club – managed by former Wales boss Chris Coleman – will spark them back into their pre-Christmas form.

But, speaking to the BBC, Warnock said: “In the transfer window it’s amazing how long these things take. It’s not an ideal scenario getting players in January - I might not have anyone in. I’m looking for strikers, players who can play in the Championship and will consider anyone we think we can do a job.”

Meanwhile, Greg Cunningham has once again been linked with a move to the Cardiff City Stadium, with Warnock known to be a keen admirer of the Preston full-back.